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    Hi there,

    Does anyone know whether or not Microsoft will be extending the Second Shot offer beyond June 30, 2009? It is always nice to know you have a second chance if you fail on the first attempt.

    Hopefully they will, as I would like to achieve a few more certifications this year and having this option relieves the pressure to a certain degree.

    Thanks

    Scott
    Monday, June 15, 2009 11:00 PM

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    All sign from Microsoft indicating this will end on June 30. Trust me, we all want this to continue, so let’s keep our finger crossed. J

    Rubel Khan
    • Proposed as answer by Rubel Khan Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:14 AM
    • Marked as answer by Silversov Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:19 AM
    Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:14 AM

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    All sign from Microsoft indicating this will end on June 30. Trust me, we all want this to continue, so let’s keep our finger crossed. J

    Rubel Khan
    • Proposed as answer by Rubel Khan Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:14 AM
    • Marked as answer by Silversov Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:19 AM
    Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:14 AM
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    Hey Guys
    I am planning to give 3 certifications in next few months / How can I take advantage of Second Shot?
    Please tell me...

    Thanks
    Varun_Dev

    Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:19 AM
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    Hi Varun,

    Navigate to the following URL and go from there. Basically you need to register and obtain a Second Shot voucher which is sent to you via email. Once you have the voucher, just let the testing centre (e.g. Prometric) know you have it when you book the exam.

    Unfortunately the Second Shot offer is only valid until the end of this month (30th June). However, Microsoft do extend these offers quite often, so here's hoping they do the same this year.

    Cheers

    Scott

    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/offers/secondshot.aspx
    Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:15 AM
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    HI
    I already have the email with code. So, do I need to book exam before June 30th or I can book it when I feel comfortable about it ?

    Thanks
    Varun_Dev

    Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:37 PM
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    Hi Varun,

    Yes, in order to use the Second Shot voucher the exam has to be taken on or before June 30th. 
    Eric
    • Proposed as answer by Varun_Dev Friday, June 26, 2009 5:02 PM
    Tuesday, June 16, 2009 6:40 PM
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    Well guys, hope this continue
    Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:33 PM
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    I am finishing up my MCDBA and one exam is left. With second shot possibility , I'll have this certification done with more piece of mind. Hope Microsoft hears all of us and continoue to help all of us giving more chance of learning and expanding our knowledge.
    Monday, June 29, 2009 6:17 PM
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    I just found out about the secondshot offer, but it ends today. I really do hope Microsoft extends the offer.
    Tuesday, June 30, 2009 2:10 AM
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    Sorry to bug in, but maybe by sending an email to microsoft requesting or asking them to extend the date further will break their heart and extend the date.

    Not sure if that will work but I have just send an email asking if the date will be extended, will let you know their answer.

    Dont know if this a good idea but second shots rocks

    Stanleigh
    Tuesday, June 30, 2009 6:08 AM
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    true! I will miss that too if it is not coming up again.
    Tuesday, June 30, 2009 6:50 AM
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    Hey Scott,

    I have just given my 70-536 exam yesterday... At the prometiric center, I overheard the center incharge telling another cadidate that the second shot offer has been extended till the end of july.... But i do suggest that you confirm this with a suitable authority first as this was just some conversation I happened to over hear at the test center...

    - Ravi Shrivastava

    Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:56 AM
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    Thanks Ravi.

    Well I'm pleased to see a number of other people fell the same way as me.

    Yes, in the past I have spoken with Prometric too, and they have indicated that while Microsoft on the face of it only advertise the Second Shot offer to a certain date, the reality is they tend to extend it beyond that date. Usually for only a month though.

    I guess it is just a matter of time before we find out what Microsoft intends to do. This year I've managed to complete two MCITP's, but there are several more I would like to finish before the end of the year. Having the Second Shot would certainly make this a little less stressful :).

    Cheers

    Scott
    Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:41 PM
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    Hi Guys

    Just thought i would add my weight to this disscussion incase any from Microsoft see's this, i passed my Windows XP exam first time but had the second chance offer their just incase, i was under no stress or anything cause i knew i had this their just incase, was fully expecting to fail and went in totally open minded, i say the only reason i passed was down to the Second Chance offer, i was trying to get my Server test passed before the offer finished but just couldnt get the availability to sit both tests if i had failed the first one, so im now sitting it out untill Microsoft state whats happening with Second Chance.

    Ill be closely monitoring this disscussion now, so anyone with any news would be very much appreciated ;0)

    Thanks

    Phil
    P Bailey
    Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:23 AM
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    I have received answer from technet and the date has not been extended. Till now there is no information that it will be extended.

    Will just have to wait then for the second shot offer again. Too bad

    Stanleigh

    Thursday, July 2, 2009 10:02 PM
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    Its really good to have second shot offer for test. hope it will be available soon.
    Regards, Athar
    Wednesday, July 22, 2009 4:22 PM
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    True. It would certainly be an advantage and a confidence as well to know that there will be a second chance for you to correct your weak points. Hopefully they are going to extend it this month or August even.

    Cheers!
    Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:19 PM
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    Hi Conrad,

    I have checked both links and it does not return any information about second shot.

    Did you find anything about it?

    David
    Monday, November 23, 2009 12:15 AM
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    I dont think that there is any offer for free second shot for the MCTS test. 
    But I am hoping on soon.
    Regards, Athar
    Tuesday, December 1, 2009 1:25 PM
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    this program ended a while back.  Now there are only 10-25% discounts on the exams:
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/offers/Career.aspx#certification

    Mike Crowley A+, Network+, Security+, MCT, MCSE, MCTS, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator / Messaging Administrator

    Tuesday, December 1, 2009 8:56 PM
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    I sat an exam last week and the guy at the Prometric test centre reckons MS will be running the Second Shot promotion again early in the New Year.  Keep an eye out.

    Saturday, December 12, 2009 8:06 PM
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    Thanks Stu. That sounds promising and perfect timing too :). Just when I was considering sitting my next exam. Let's wait and see.
    Saturday, December 12, 2009 11:17 PM
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    I sat an exam last week and the guy at the Prometric test centre reckons MS will be running the Second Shot promotion again early in the New Year.  Keep an eye out.


    His reckoning is no better than yours and mine.  Testing centers are often the last to know about the exams they deliver.
    Mike Crowley: MCT, MCSE, MCTS, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator / Messaging Administrator
    Sunday, December 13, 2009 7:40 PM
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    You got that right Mike Crowley, microsoft is the first to inform of the second shot offers on their site.  Last year I saw in Microsoft site that there was second shot and when I called the testing centers they did not knew anything about it.

    They had to check and got back to me a week after confirming that second shot was available from the testing center.
    Sunday, December 13, 2009 10:33 PM
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    OK listen up guys,

    I just received an email from microsoft student newsleter about 55% discount on exam certifications, only for students.

    http://www.prometric.com/microsoft/student

    Its not a second shot but is 55% discount!!

    Enjoy

    David
    MCP
    • Proposed as answer by David Stanleigh Wednesday, December 16, 2009 9:01 PM
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009 9:00 PM
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    Cool!  Thats better than 2nd shot AND my MCT discount!
    Mike Crowley: MCT, MCSE, MCTS, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator / Messaging Administrator
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009 9:59 PM
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    second shot is back, prepare yourself

    http://click.bsftransmit1.com/ViewInBrowser.aspx?pubids=080|934|101860&digest=Yio813PJn%2fraE6jpGvuefA

    David
    Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:31 PM
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    Sweet!!!

    I just received notification from Prometric. The Second Shot offer is available from today until the end of June 2010. At first glance it appears as though almost all the exams are covered. Great.

    Get studying guys :)

    Cheers

    Scott
    Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:40 AM
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    Hey Silversov,

    Microsoft has unleashed another second shot period.

    CLick this link for more info http://click.bsftransmit1.com/ViewInBrowser.aspx?pubids=080|934|212364&digest=AuTr3GATuVVFOKSz7drfNg
    George Mason BSc. MIS, MCP
    Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:24 AM
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    For more info on this Second Shot Click here
    Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:26 AM